Christy Garrard is a seasoned nonprofit executive, brand ambassador and change agent. I am a higher education leader and community volunteer who has had a close-up seat for a decade watching Christy build and lead strategic initiatives in programming, communications, marketing, and philanthropy. She works hard to build authentic relationships between funders and the communities they serve. Christy is a go-to thought leader for multiple boards and community organizations. Whether she is asked to launch a community conversation or create a program, Christy starts each effort by creating excitement, meaning and purpose.

I can wholeheartedly say that Christy has touched the lives of Highlands residents through the generations and led them masterfully. We could not have asked for a better teacher, mentor, and friend to help us grow throughout the tough challenges middle and high school bring. Your guidance, kindness, and energy have sparked a new generation of leaders and laid the foundation for so many to come. She inspires us still by continuing her journey to help and encourage community growth on an even wider scale! Most importantly, Christy taught us to stick together and have fun with the work we do :). I could not be prouder to have had a mentor like her.

Christy Garrard is a seasoned nonprofit executive, brand ambassador and change agent. I am a higher education leader and community volunteer who has had a close-up seat for a decade watching Christy build and lead strategic initiatives in programming, communications, marketing, and philanthropy. She works hard to build authentic relationships between funders and the communities they serve. Christy is a go-to thought leader for multiple boards and community organizations. Whether she is asked to launch a community conversation or create a program, Christy starts each effort by creating excitement, meaning and purpose.

I can wholeheartedly say that Christy has touched the lives of Highlands residents through the generations and led them masterfully. We could not have asked for a better teacher, mentor, and friend to help us grow throughout the tough challenges middle and high school bring. Your guidance, kindness, and energy have sparked a new generation of leaders and laid the foundation for so many to come. She inspires us still by continuing her journey to help and encourage community growth on an even wider scale! Most importantly, Christy taught us to stick together and have fun with the work we do :). I could not be prouder to have had a mentor like her.

Christy Garrard is a seasoned nonprofit executive, brand ambassador and change agent. I am a higher education leader and community volunteer who has had a close-up seat for a decade watching Christy build and lead strategic initiatives in programming, communications, marketing, and philanthropy. She works hard to build authentic relationships between funders and the communities they serve. Christy is a go-to thought leader for multiple boards and community organizations. Whether she is asked to launch a community conversation or create a program, Christy starts each effort by creating excitement, meaning and purpose.

I can wholeheartedly say that Christy has touched the lives of Highlands residents through the generations and led them masterfully. We could not have asked for a better teacher, mentor, and friend to help us grow throughout the tough challenges middle and high school bring. Your guidance, kindness, and energy have sparked a new generation of leaders and laid the foundation for so many to come. She inspires us still by continuing her journey to help and encourage community growth on an even wider scale! Most importantly, Christy taught us to stick together and have fun with the work we do :). I could not be prouder to have had a mentor like her.